Bong Go urges PNPA graduates: Stay committed in protecting the Filipino people
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has called on the cadets who have graduated from the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to stay committed in protecting the Filipino people and serving the country as new members of the police force.
Go made the call after President Duterte led the 43rd Commencement Exercises of the PNPA for Bachelor of Science in Public Safety “Alab-Kalis” Class of 2022 at the Camp General Mariano N. Castañeda in Silang, Cavite last Thursday, April 22.
Alab-Kalis, which stands for “Alagad ng Batas ng Kakalinga sa Sinilangang Bayad”, has 229 graduating cadets. Among those who graduated, 206 will be joining the Philippine National Police (PNP), 12 will be serving at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and 11 will be joining the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
“Malaki po ang tiwala namin sa inyo ni Pangulong (Rodrigo) Duterte that you’ll be able to serve and protect our fellow Filipinos. Inaasahan namin na tapat ninyong mapaglilingkuran ang bayan (We expect you to serve the nation faithfully),” Go said.
“Alam ko pong mahirap ang inyong pinagdaanan para makarating kayo dito kaya naman (we know that you worked hard to reach this goal that is why) continue to inspire and influence other youths who are also taking up the same paths,” he added.
Go also encouraged the PNPA to fulfill its role in nation-building, ensure the nation’s peace and order, and continue the Duterte legacy of promoting a more comfortable life for all Filipinos.
“Ngayon po na kayo ay mga ganap na (now that you are) public servants, stay committed and determined to pursue the Duterte Legacy to ensure that no Filipino is left behind,” urged Go.
Go is among the lawmakers who actively pushed for the salary increase of uniformed personnel as promised by President Duterte.
The senator has also filed Senate Bill No. 393 to provide free legal assistance to police and military officers, explaining that law enforcers sometimes hesitate to implement the full force of the law, fearing harassment from powerful personalities who may file cases against them in connection with the performance of their official duties.